The controversial decision to import SA potatoes to Tasmania has been explained

Caitlin Jarvis
October 1 2020 - 12:00pm
POTATO DECISION: Biosecurity Tasmania has explained the reason behind its controversial decision to approve a request from SA-based Mitolo Group, to import potatoes into Tasmania.
POTATO DECISION: Biosecurity Tasmania has explained the reason behind its controversial decision to approve a request from SA-based Mitolo Group, to import potatoes into Tasmania.

South Australia declared itself free of declared potato pest bacterial wilt only five months before the Tasmanian government granted an import approval licence for fresh, whole potatoes to enter the state.

Caitlin Jarvis

Caitlin Jarvis

Senior Journalist

I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au

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